Culture Axis: New Preds, Messi answers 'Stoke' question & more

Flimsy Liverpool risk letting down Messi-like Salah in title race

The Curious Case of Marcelo

Man Utd three-peat or MLS? Pogba's transfer options - ranked

UCL Power Rankings: Barca No.1 after lucky draw as Liverpool fall

Editors' Picks

Walker’s wife Kilner jets to Dubai for night out with Rooney

Antony's hot Betis start is over as Barca flop Roque sees red

'I regret leaving Barca' - Former wonderkid admits mistake after Camp Nou exit

Bompastor admits 'lying for 13 years' over secret relationship

UCL last-16 draw: Liverpool land PSG, Arsenal face PSV

Maguire, you lucky boy! VAR & Bruno save despairing Amorim

Title race run? Lewis-Skelly red card madness costs Arsenal

How to watch Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2 from anywhere

Article continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues below<ul><li>McKennie scores stunning goal</li><li>Gives Juve lead in first half</li><li>Weah and Ledezma start, with three Americans on field</li></ul><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2ivxLJJhzdzbJdwo0n">Follow GOAL on WhatsApp!</a> 🟢📱</td></tr></tbody></table>

WATCH: USMNT star Weston McKennie scores Champions League screamer in Juventus' win over PSV

USMNT star Weston McKennie was handed the start in midfield for Juventus in the Champions League Tuesday, and the U.S. men's national team star made the most of his opportunity to seize the lead.In the 34th minute, the ball trickled out towards McKennie at the top of the box, and the American made no mistake with his finish. He smashed a shot past goalkeeper Walter Benitez, who had no chance to prevent Juve from taking the 1-0 lead on McKennie's thunderbolt. The goal was McKennie's fifth of the season, with three of those five coming in the Champions League.PSV went on to equalize early in the second half on a goal from veteran Ivan Perisic, but Juventus were able to restore their lead late thanks to a goal from Samuel Mbangula, sealing a 2-1 win at home in the first leg of their Champions League tie.

WHAT HAPPENED?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">"YOU DON'T STOP THOSE!" 💥 Weston McKennie 👏 What a strike from the American to break the deadlock and put Juventus ahead! 📺 <a href="https://twitter.com/tntsports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tntsports</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/discoveryplusUK?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@discoveryplusUK</a> <a href="https://t.co/AymhUdKiz8">pic.twitter.com/AymhUdKiz8</a>— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) <a href="https://twitter.com/footballontnt/status/1889413539443437752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 11, 2025</a></blockquote>
<script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

WATCH THE CLIP

McKennie has been Juventus' swiss army knife this season, starting all over the field under first-year coach Thiago Motta. The American was named as Juve's more attacking piece of a midfield trio, joining Douglas Luiz and Manuel Locatelli in the center of the field. He went 68 minutes, creating three chances in addition to his fantastic goal.He wasn't the only American on the field, though, as Tim Weah started at right-back for Juventus and Richy Ledezma featured at right-back for PSV, who were missing their other three Americans - Ricardo Pepi, Sergino Dest and Malik Tillman - due to injury.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Juventus and PSV will face off once again on Feb. 19 in the second leg of their Champions League tie. It won't be easy for Juventus to get there, though, as they face Inter this weekend in a vital Serie A clash.

WHAT NEXT FOR JUVENTUS?

WATCH: USMNT star Weston McKennie scores Champions League screamer in Juventus' win over PSV | Goal.com

McKennie smashes home opening goal in Champions League match between Juventus and PSV